Tartar and gum disease are very common in dogs and cats, especially as they get older. A timely clean prevents pain, bad breath and extractions.
Key facts
- At a university vet hospital, dental cleaning (periodontal treatment) costs €70 to €150 for a cat and €80 to €200 for a dog, depending on the grade.
- Dental X-rays (€20) and the anaesthetic are charged separately.
- Extracting a tooth costs €100 to €200.
Reference prices (2026)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dentistry consultation | €60 |
| Dental X-ray | €20 |
| Periodontal treatment, cat, grade I | €70 |
| Periodontal treatment, cat, grade II | €100 |
| Periodontal treatment, cat, grade III | €150 |
| Periodontal treatment, dog, grade I | €80 |
| Periodontal treatment, dog, grade II | €100 |
| Periodontal treatment, dog, grade III | €150 |
| Periodontal treatment, dog, grade IV | €200 |
| Extraction of permanent teeth, level I | €100 |
| Extraction of permanent teeth, level III | €200 |
| Root canal, canine or three-root tooth | €250 |
What makes the price vary?
The grade of gum disease, whether teeth need extracting, X-rays and the anaesthetic by weight. At this hospital periodontal treatment does not include X-rays or the anaesthetic.
How much does Petplan cover?
Petplan Spain reimburses 100% of the invoice up to €3,100 a year, with a €45 co-payment per illness or accident, at the vet of your choice. It does not cover pre-existing conditions or preventive care, and there are waiting periods of 15 days for accidents and 30 days for illness.
The policy covers treatment of a dental injury or illness if a vet gave your pet a dental examination in the previous 12 months. The annual dental check and preventive treatment are your responsibility, and anything recommended at that check must be done within the following 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
Does insurance cover dental cleaning?
Not preventive cleaning. It does cover treatment of a dental injury or illness, if your pet had a dental examination in the previous 12 months.
Is anaesthesia needed?
Yes, to clean properly below the gum line the animal has to be anaesthetised. At this hospital the anaesthetic is charged separately.
Sources
- Veterinary Hospital of the University of Zaragoza, 2026 public prices (VAT included).
- Petplan, health insurance general conditions (in Spanish).
See also: cost of anaesthesia, cost of an X-ray, cost of a blood test and real cost of the vet in Spain 2026.
Indicative prices. Spain has no official price scale and each clinic sets its own fees: these are the public prices of a university veterinary hospital, and other clinics may charge differently.
